Assistant Professor Frank Symons serves in the Department of Psychiatry at Western University. His research focuses on child and adolescent psychiatry, specifically investigating the management of developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges in youth. He explores the efficacy of family-centered interventions and school-based support on pediatric mental wellness outcomes. His mission is to improve the trajectory of mental health for children through clinical innovation and research. Dr. Symons provides clinical supervision for psychiatric residents and is involved in undergraduate medical education. He focuses on providing holistic care to youth facing complex developmental and psychological challenges.